Add 6/15 and 30/96
6/15 + 30/96 is 57/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
6/15 = 6 × 32/15 × 32 = 192/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480 - Add the two like fractions:
192/480 + 150/480 = 192 + 150/480 = 342/480 - 342/480 simplified gives 57/80
- So, 6/15 + 30/96 = 57/80
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